November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

At least I'm not the only one with grandparents to be that don't want to help out. We can manage fine on our own but I just thought they would want to be more involved my shower was basically all hubby's family, none of my aunts could come which really is a good thing. I'm also really irritated that my dad has been mia dealing with his sort of ex girlfriend, he lives only 30 minutes away and I haven't seen him since we went there to announce the pregnancy. I know he bought my brother and sil a nice baby monitor for their first but apparently I won't even be getting the birthday shopping trip he keeps telling me about (my bday was in May!) Blah

OMG....I feel terrible for you ladies with parents that aren't involved....and for those where there seems to be favoritism on the other side. Bleh, that is not a good feeling. I thrive on feeling my family's excitement and involvement...I know the baby is loved!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

MissJenn, first of all, I say this everytime, but youre gorgeous. beautiful bump try not to worry. Im sure Want can help you out a bit. What did the drs say? Im sure if they let you got home all is ok

I go to the dr tomorrow thank goodness. Ive been a nervous wreck and have had a bit more spotting. Even though the drs said it could happen I dont like it and it makes me super uncomfortable. I just want to know everythings ok in there.

So. I know we've all talked a bit about our sex lives recently, but OH has totally flipped on me about sex now. Granted, I feel like a walking walrus and it is a bit hard for me to move...I still would like to mess around. I know hes a bit freaked with the blood and that we have to have less vaginal sex, but now he's acting like he doesnt want to mess around at all! He came home yesterday and I was so excited and I just wanted to jump into bed and it was just not happening. Way to crush my preggo self esteem I need to talk to him about it and Im just not sure how to approach it

 

[wantb502]

That's very very low. I can see why they were concerned. Did they try a different cuff?!? Was the cuff really big on you? Did hey try the other arm?

You aren't light headed when you stand up?

If that was truely accurate, they want to make sure you BP is high enough that it is pumping enough blood to your vital and non vital organs including your baby. The key is if you BP stays low. Maybe check it again over the next few days at like a local pharmacy or something... See if this is consistently low...

I wouldn't worry about it too much especially a one day reading. Make sure you are drinking enough water and Eat more salt like Rockin said... They would not have let you go if they were that concerned.

 

[missjenn]

That's very very low. I can see why they were concerned. Did they try a different cuff?!? Was the cuff really big on you? Did hey try the other arm?

You aren't light headed when you stand up?

If that was truely accurate, they want to make sure you BP is high enough that it is pumping enough blood to your vital and non vital organs including your baby. The key is if you BP stays low. Maybe check it again over the next few days at like a local pharmacy or something... See if this is consistently low...

I wouldn't worry about it too much especially a one day reading. Make sure you are drinking enough water and Eat more salt like Rockin said... They would not have let you go if they were that concerned.

They did both arms a couple of times...had me lay down and do it...do it sitting down...asked me a bunch of questions about my breathing...heart racing...dizzy....fainting....I really have none of that...I drink a gallon of water a day...plus juice! I eat well....exercise...no idea why it is so low :s...I will definitely go get it checked at the pharmacy again in a couple days. I will post the reading for you because I have no clue what the numbers mean. I just feel really tired.

They let me go because I said I had no symptoms that they were looking for as a result of the low blood pressure but if anything changes to go in.

 

[missjenn]

MissJenn, first of all, I say this everytime, but youre gorgeous. beautiful bump try not to worry. Im sure Want can help you out a bit. What did the drs say? Im sure if they let you got home all is ok

I go to the dr tomorrow thank goodness. Ive been a nervous wreck and have had a bit more spotting. Even though the drs said it could happen I dont like it and it makes me super uncomfortable. I just want to know everythings ok in there.

So. I know we've all talked a bit about our sex lives recently, but OH has totally flipped on me about sex now. Granted, I feel like a walking walrus and it is a bit hard for me to move...I still would like to mess around. I know hes a bit freaked with the blood and that we have to have less vaginal sex, but now he's acting like he doesnt want to mess around at all! He came home yesterday and I was so excited and I just wanted to jump into bed and it was just not happening. Way to crush my preggo self esteem I need to talk to him about it and Im just not sure how to approach it

Thanks Rockin! I hope your appointment tomorrow goes well....I can feel your anxiety....waiting sucks when you are so worried about something. I don't want to wish the end of my pregnancy to be here...but in a way I hope the rest of it flies by so baby is here and I can see for myself on a daily basis that he is ok.

So he doesnt want to fool around at all? I can kind of see his concern with the spotting...I think my husband would be the same actually...is he going to the appt with you tomorrow? Maybe discuss with the doctor?

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

From this morning! Ignore my wet hair and dirty mirror (I really need to clean that mirror) I am at 29 + 1. Only 76 days to go!!
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Relations - I am not really into it. It is driving my husband bonkers but I don't know it just doesn't really turn on. Rockin I wouldn't worry. Spotting would totally freak me out and it might be freaking out your OH as well!

 

[luna_19]

missjen that's really weird about your bp especially since you aren't having any symptoms! I agree getting it checked again in a few days is a good idea

Rockin my hubby has kind of been off sex lately too. I finally managed to seduce him last night but he had been resisting for a while. Not sure if it's just the heat or if he feels weird about it right now...oh well.

great pics as always ladies

here's my 29 week pic

baby definitely had a growth spurt this past week

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Cowgirl- great bump!

Thanks for the advice ladies. OH will be at the dr with me tomorrow so I bet that is the best place for him to get answers. Youre right Jenn hes probably just freaked out. I was freaked out and still am a bit. I think my hormones are just going a little crazy at the moment like....what you dont want to touch me? am I too fat? what is it? lol. Just pregnant stuff. So Ill try to calm it down a bit and hopefully the doc can answer some questions for us.

It is HOT here. HOT! Im tired of it! Im like you MissJenn, I dont wish the end of my pregnancy early or anything, but Im ready to be done! This recent hard to breathe thing sucks. My feet dont swell if I keep them up,but its still uncomfortable feeling. Blah!

 

[bb1]

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I dont look like I have grown since my last pic but I defanity feel like I have, Breathing is starting to get difficult and trying to get comfy in bed or trying to get up to go to the loo is getting hard.
Last night i had a dizzy spell but before that I had the little black squiggle things in my vision and I was already standing. Have an appointment on Monday so will get BP checked again also starting to have a little swelling as well.

 

[mama.luv]

Here is my bump pic taken in my hosp bathroom. I don't think I look any bigger than last week

 

[missjenn]

Here is my bump pic taken in my hosp bathroom. I don't think I look any bigger than last week

You look great....perfect bump! If the pics are comparison shots I don't see a huge change...but I'm pretty sure I still see a bit of growth there.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

OH and I are doing our hospital tour tonight. Was going to do it later but his work schedule is changing and it just doesn't make sense to try and hold off and then squeeze it in. He would be so tired and cranky trying to go that it is just better if we go now.

I found an online birthing class on babycenter and I think I will do that one before I decide if I need to shell out the big bucks for one at the hospital!

 

[missjenn]

Its not free through the hospital?

 

[whittnie117]

my hospital the class is 70$. All the other classes are 30.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

If I was under 21 and pregnant they are free. But since I am a responsible adult my class start at $100 a pop. If I wanted to bring someone with me that is an additional charge

I found a birth and a breast feeding class where I could take with my husband for $225 through an outside source.

I am going to do the online class and then see how I feel.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Gorgeous bumps ladies! My hospital tour needs to get done ASAP. OH and I are totally procrastinating. The l&d class is $90 by me and all others are $30. Need to get that done too. Ugh!

Well here's my 30 week bump. My face is getting fat

 

[missjenn]

Lookin good Rockin....your face looks the exact same it always has in your pics...lol...we are our own worst critics!!!

How did your appointment go?

 

[missjenn]

hmmm...I have pretty much just assumed my class was free...I should call and check!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

You would think it was free! Or that my OBGY would help out with some cheaper classes?? But no. I found I can take the Hospital's class on line and then the price drops to $70 for the B&L class. I just kind of think this information should be easier to get at this day in age?

Again BabyCenter has a class online for free. I am going to take that and question the hell out of everyone I know that has already had a baby. If I feel unprepared I might take a class through the hospital.

 

[whittnie117]

Ladies, if you have a babies r us near you they do classes too. It surely wouldn't be a lot, if anything. Check it out. I think I am going to do my breastfeeding class through there.